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Potholes are biggest concern after freeze

A Grantham councillor says he is “frustrated and disappointed” after the Government cut funding for road repairs in the county.

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Police investigate after Margaret Thatcher statue placed on plinth in Grantham

Police are investigating whether an offence has been committed after a statue of Margaret Thatcher was placed on a plinth in Grantham.

Artist says reaction has put a smile on his face after he puts up Margaret Thatcher statue in Grantham

A Grantham artist says the reaction to his Margaret Thatcher statue which he placed on St Peter's Hill has put a smile on his face.

'We will continue to be ambitious when lockdown ends and normal life returns'

SKDC leader Kelham Cooke says we can all be proud of the progress made with the vaccine roll-out.

Artist puts up his own Margaret Thatcher statue on St Peter's Hill

A Grantham artist has put up his own statue of Margaret Thatcher on St Peter's Hill before the district council could unveil its bronze statue.

Plans to expand HGV parking area off the A1 given go-ahead

Plans to expand a HGV parking area off the A1 have been given the go-ahead by councillors.

'Vaccine numbers give hope'

Grantham MP Gareth Davies says that the most vulnerable are being vaccinated, gradually easing pressure on our hospitals.

Questions asked over unveiling of Margaret Thatcher statue

Opposition members at SKDC say there are still questions to be answered over a proposed unveiling event of the town centre Margaret Thatcher statue.

Breakdown of costs for unveiling of Thatcher statue revealed

A controversial spend of up to £100,000 on a ceremony to unveil a statue of Margaret Thatcher has been broken down.

'We should be putting up more military monuments, not tearing them down'

MP Gareth Davies says it is a sad sign of our times that the government must act to legally protect war memorials.

Council U-turn on special constable tax discount

South Kesteven District Council's cabinet did a U-turn at a meeting this afternoon (Thursday) and agreed to give a tax discount to special constables.

Plans for 66 homes given the go-ahead

A proposed 66-house development has won the approval of a planning committee.

'If council can underwrite the unveiling of Thatcher statue, then why not a community centre too?'

In a letter to the Journal, a Grantham councillor asks why the council cannot spend money on a much-needed community centre.

'Roll-out of vaccines gives us all hope of better days ahead'

Grantham MP Gareth Davies says the Covid vaccination programme is a genuine success story that should make us all proud to be British.

SKDC's budget includes a council tax rise

The district council plans to raise its share of council tax and is asking residents and businesses to have their say.

County council and PCC elections could be delayed

May elections could be delayed due to concerns over the spread of Covid-19.

'We must all do our bit to turn the tide so we can get virus under control once and for all'

The leader of Lincolnshire County Council says beginning the New Year under another national lockdown was not what any of us wanted.

'I have a greedy five wishes for New Year'

Labour councillor Lee Steptoe says 2020 was awful and we move into 2021 in the hope that things can get back to a semblance of normality.

Cabinet forced to review decision to underwrite £100,000 for Thatcher statue 'party'

A scrutiny committee has asked the district council cabinet to revisit a £100,000 cost for an unveiling ceremony and provide more information.

PM to address nation on tough national lockdown

The Prime Minister is to make a televised address setting out new emergency measures to control the spread of coronavirus in England.

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Potholes are biggest concern after freeze

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Police investigate after Margaret Thatcher statue placed on plinth in Grantham

Police investigate after Margaret Thatcher statue placed on plinth in Grantham

Artist says reaction has put a smile on his face after he puts up Margaret Thatcher statue in Grantham

Artist says reaction has put a smile on his face after he puts up Margaret Thatcher statue in Grantham

'We will continue to be ambitious when lockdown ends and normal life returns'

'We will continue to be ambitious when lockdown ends and normal life returns'

Artist puts up his own Margaret Thatcher statue on St Peter's Hill

Artist puts up his own Margaret Thatcher statue on St Peter's Hill

Plans to expand HGV parking area off the A1 given go-ahead

Plans to expand HGV parking area off the A1 given go-ahead

'Vaccine numbers give hope'

'Vaccine numbers give hope'

Questions asked over unveiling of Margaret Thatcher statue

Questions asked over unveiling of Margaret Thatcher statue

Breakdown of costs for unveiling of Thatcher statue revealed

Breakdown of costs for unveiling of Thatcher statue revealed

'We should be putting up more military monuments, not tearing them down'

'We should be putting up more military monuments, not tearing them down'

Council U-turn on special constable tax discount

Council U-turn on special constable tax discount

Plans for 66 homes given the go-ahead

Plans for 66 homes given the go-ahead

'If council can underwrite the unveiling of Thatcher statue, then why not a community centre too?'

'If council can underwrite the unveiling of Thatcher statue, then why not a community centre too?'

'Roll-out of vaccines gives us all hope of better days ahead'

'Roll-out of vaccines gives us all hope of better days ahead'

SKDC's budget includes a council tax rise

SKDC's budget includes a council tax rise

County council and PCC elections could be delayed

County council and PCC elections could be delayed

'We must all do our bit to turn the tide so we can get virus under control once and for all'

'We must all do our bit to turn the tide so we can get virus under control once and for all'

'I have a greedy five wishes for New Year'

'I have a greedy five wishes for New Year'

Cabinet forced to review decision to underwrite £100,000 for Thatcher statue 'party'

Cabinet forced to review decision to underwrite £100,000 for Thatcher statue 'party'

PM to address nation on tough national lockdown

PM to address nation on tough national lockdown

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